Communications Specialist

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UNITE HERE is a progressive labor union, dedicated to creating greater equality and opportunity for workers in the North American hospitality industry. Communications Specialists play a crucial role in designing comprehensive communications strategies using digital platforms, earned media, and multi-media tools to raise the visibility of worker struggles. As a Communications Specialist with UNITE HERE, you will be part of a team that empowers people in low-wage service sector jobs to achieve better wages and benefits, dignity, and basic rights at work.

Job Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

Developing, in collaboration with union leadership and members, messaging and materials for effective communication with news media, the general public, worker members, and allies;

Developing and leading strategic communications plans for organizing, contract, and other advocacy campaigns;

Managing the production of internal member communications in print and on digital platforms, such as mass texting and emailing;

Working closely with union members in spokesperson trainings, interviews, photo- and video shoots, and participating in events and actions;

Documenting events and actions, including taking photos and video, and posting real-time content to social media platforms.

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

Demonstrated commitment to social justice and the fight for workers’ rights;

BA degree or relevant work experience, with a minimum of one year in media relations, public affairs, or campaign communications;

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the capacity to meaningfully engage with and frame issues for people of different backgrounds, races, ethnicities, income levels, life experiences, etc.;

Ability and willingness to travel and work occasional long- or irregular hours during times of critical campaign need;

Ability to effectively manage a workload with competing priorities and deadlines;